««  »»  Home  About  Contact 
Medical Technology Management Institute

Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)


Successful Stereotactic Breast Biopsies
8 Hours ARRT Category A Credit
Judy Chavez, RT(R)(M)(BS)RDMS
About this Seminar
Stereotactic breast biopsy is used to obtain pathologic information from mammographic areas of suspicion. When a mass, microcalcifications, or area of abnormal tissue change exist, stereotactic breast biopsy offers a minimally invasive alternative to open surgical biopsy often before a mass develops. This seminar offers the attendee the opportunity to learn the basics as well as the tricks of the trade from an experienced technologist and supervisor. MTMI believes this education will bridge gaps in training so that intelligent performance becomes your daily mode of operation in your imaging centers. Critical thinking becomes possible once attendees develop an understanding why and how this procedure is done. In addition to covering quality assurance and patient documentation, the seminar reviews the ACR accreditation requirements and fulfills the credits required for accreditation.
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this seminar,
participants will be able to:
  • relate the history of the development of invasive breast biopsy to current biopsy and needle options for detection of breast cancer.
  • apply what is currently known about breast cancer statistics and characteristics to the detection, diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
  • describe basic anatomy and function of the breast and use terminology to communicate effectively with all participants of the patient care team.
  • develop an understanding of the principles of stereotaxis and patient positioning to facilitate successful, efficient and comfortable sampling of all suspicious areas.
  • recognize appropriate techniques that result in a sterile and analgesic biopsy.
  • identify troubleshooting techniques to problem solve the challenges presented.
  • summarize the steps to successful stereotactic breast biopsy from patient prep and tray set up through biopsy and into post care.
  • define requirements for ACR stereotactic breast biopsy accreditation and reflect on how these standards improve the quality of care in your center.
Locations & Dates
Cleveland, OH Feb 18, 2012
Kansas City, MO Apr 28, 2012
Appleton, WI May 5, 2012
Edmonton, AB Jun 9, 2012
Anaheim, CA Jul 14, 2012
Phoenix, AZ Oct 20, 2012
Hartford, CT Nov 10, 2012

Register for this event
Hotel information for this event
Remind me of this event later
Click Here to keep yourself up-to-date on new educational programs held in your area.
 

Download Seminar Brochure  

Who Should Attend
This course is useful for professionals involved in women’s imaging services including radiology technologists, mammographers, sonographers, breast biopsy coordinators, breast health clinicians, nurses, and medical imaging managers.
About the Instructor
Judy Chavez, RT(R)(M)(BS)RDMS
Judy is Supervisor of the Breast Procedure Suite at the Centrum Surgical Center in Denver, CO. She has worked for the Sally Jobe Breast Center and Radiology Imaging Associates for 30 years. Judy assists the Radiologists in all interventional breast procedures. She was at the Sally Jobe Breast Center when Dr. Steve Parker and Dr. William Jobe developed the minimally invasive breast biopsy technique in the late 1980’s. Judy has been involved with teaching breast biopsy procedures across the country since 1995. She enjoys sharing her experiences and teaching the tricks to the trade.
Seminar Credit
This seminar provides 8 hours of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of the course. Attendees must attend the entire course to receive full credit.

These credits apply towards
your MQSA requirements.
Seminar Schedule
8:00 am Registration & Coffee
8:30 am Facts and Figures of Breast Disease
  • Breast cancer - definition
  • Breast cancer - facts and figures
  • Breast cancer - detection and diagnosis
9:15 am Breast Anatomy and Medical Terminology
  • Basic anatomy
  • Function of the breast
  • Medical terminology
10:00 am Informal Discussion and Break
10:10 am Breast Biopsy Options
11:00 am Principles of Stereotaxis
  • Principles of stereotactic imaging
  • Stereo pair
  • Reference point
  • Computer
  • Cartesian coordinate system
  • Polar coordinate system
  • Needle positioning
12:00 noon Lunch (On your own)
1:00 pm Equipment for Minimally Invasive Biopsy
1:45 pm Tips and Tricks of Patient Positioning
  • Basic positioning on prone table
  • Difficult positions
  • Challenges for success
2:45 pm Informal Discussion and Break
2:55 pm Steps to a Successful Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
  • Room and biopsy tray setup
  • Positioning the patient
  • Imaging during the stereotactic biopsy
  • Post care of the biopsy patient
  • Overview of interesing case studies
3:45 pm ACR Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Accreditation
  • Requirements for the accrediation application
  • QC records
  • ACR standards for the stereotactic breast center
4:15 pm Questions and Review
4:30 pm Adjourn
Registration
All prices for dates in the US are in US dollars.
All prices for dates in Canada are in Canadian dollars.



 ♦ AmountEarlyReg Door
Technologist   
MTMI Members171.00161.00179.00
Non-Members189.00179.00199.00
Edmonton, AB   
MTMI Members219.00199.00219.00
Non-Members239.00219.00239.00

Qualifying 'Early' registrations must be made at least 14 days in advance.



Become an MTMI member today
and start to receive these benefits:
  • Immediate Member Discount on all MTMI seminars, cross-training courses, on-line videos and books.
  • Special discounts for Members Only are offered quarterly.
  • Advance notice of all MTMI programs of interest.
  • Access to your MTMI profile on-line.
  • Monthly e-newsletter including useful information and special offers.
Check the "Yes, I want to become a MTMI member" box on the registration form on this page and you will immediately start to save. The MTMI member price will be yours today. Refunds, minus a $30 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received at least 3 days prior to the seminar. Cancellations received within 3 days of the seminar will receive a credit toward a future MTMI seminar, minus the $30 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the seminar.

Registration Discounts
Group discount for a group from one facility registering at the same time: 3-5 attendees 5%; 6 or more attendees 10%.
Group discounts for MTMI Institutional Members can be as high as 25%, please contact MTMI for details (discount is not applicable if the tuition is paid by purchase order). For student rates, contact MTMI. Members of MTMI receive a discount. Only one discount may be applied.

*Events in Canadian cities show amounts in Canadian dollars.

MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled seminar due to low advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any program tuition paid. MTMI recommends that attendees use refundable airline tickets for travel to seminars. In case of cancellation of a seminar for any reason, MTMI is not responsible for travel costs incurred by attendees including non-refundable airline tickets.
How to Register
By phone call: 1-800-765-6864
By Mail, Fax or Online:
Complete the form on this page then click the Register button.
Seminar Registration Information
(* Indicates required fields)

Select the Seminar:

Click here to register a group.
Discounts apply for groups of 3-5, and 6+ registrants.

For individual registrations continue below.

Full Name *
Title
Home Address*
City*   State* 
ZIP*
Eve Phone
Day Phone*
Fax
E-Mail*

Payment Method:

Special (Enter promo code)
Discounts subject to verification. Regular tuition will be charged if not valid.

Are you an MTMI Member?   Yes  No

Yes, I want to become a MTMI member Why Join?

Hotel Information
Cleveland, OH - February 18, 2012
Radisson Cleveland Airport
25070 Country Club Blvd
North Olmstead, OH 44070
440-734-5060
www.radisson.com
MTMI Guest Room Rate:  $79
Make hotel reservations by 1/27/2012
Identify yourself as an MTMI attendee
Hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle
Kansas City, MO - April 28, 2012
Holiday Inn KCI Airport & KCI Expo Center
11728 NW Ambassador Drive
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 801-8400
www.holidayinn.com
MTMI Guest Room Rate is $99.00
Make Reservations by April 6, 2012
Identify yourself as an MTMI attendee
Hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle
Appleton, WI - May 5, 2011
Holiday Inn Neenah Riverwalk
123 E. Wisconsin Ave
Neenah, WI 54956
920-725-8441
www.hineenah.com
MTMI Guest Room Rate:  $84
Make hotel reservations by 4/13/12
Identify yourself as an MTMI attendee
Hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle
Hotel information for other dates may not yet be available.
Last modified: January 25 2012 15:07:13.  Top | Back